It was
moved by Baker, seconded by Senesac, to approve the minutes of the meeting of
March 27, 2001.The minutes were
approved as presented.

3.Public
hearings:

a.Site Plan
No. 204 –the request of W.T. Development
for site plan review and approval of a 2,505 square foot Taco Bell restaurant
to be located on the north side of east Patrick Road east of Washington Street
[see transcript].

b.Site Plan
No. 205 – the request of Bill Waterman and
Rebecca Muhs, on behalf of R & B Enterprises, for site plan review and
approval of Wild West Family Amusement Center, which will include a 12,000
square foot commercial building with indoor food area and arcade games, along
with a go-cart track, mini-golf, bumper boats, water war zone, and an outdoor eating
area on six acres on the north side of Commerce Drive east of Eastman
Road.[see transcript].

4.Public Comments.

None.

5.Old
Business.

a.Site Plan No. 199 – the request of Gary Bartow of Bartow and King Engineers for review and approval
of a site plan for Somerset Pines, a residential site condominium development
of 34 building sites on 47.75 acres on the east side of Dublin Road north of
Airport Road.

Jon Lynch provided a brief overview of the site plan presented March 27th.Planning Commissioners discussed the fact
that this proposed development met applicable review standards and was a use
permitted in the zone.

It was moved by Senesac and seconded by Slicker to recommend approval of
Site Plan No. 199 to the City Council, contingent on conditions specified in
Staff Report SP199 being addressed.

b.Site Plan
No. 203 – the request of HBE Financial
Services for site plan review and approval of a three-story, 40,156 square-foot
addition to the Dow Chemical Employees’ Credit Union building at 600 East Lyon
Road (the south side of East Lyon Road between Bayliss and Washington Streets).

Mr. Lynch provided an overview of the site plan considered during the
March 27th public hearing.Planning Commissioners discussed various elements of the proposal
including the addition, parking, and interior circulation.

It was moved by Baker and seconded by Slicker to recommend approval of
Site Plan No. 203 to the City Council, contingent on conditions specified in
Staff Report SP203 being addressed.

Planning Commissioners discussed a request from Mr. Bill Waterman to act
on the Wild West Family Amusement Center site plan.Members noted that the land use would be
heavily impacted by seasonal use and that the applicant agreed to address all
of the contingencies specified.Member
Senesac noted that acting on the proposed plan was not appropriate given the
number of outstanding issues.

It was moved by Slicker and seconded by Rapanos to place consideration of
Site Plan No. 205 on the agenda for consideration.

Vote on the motion:

YEAS:Baker, Garner, Geisler,
Kozakiewicz, Rapanos, Slicker, Wieland

NAYS:Senesac

ABSENT:Lind

Consideration of Site Plan No. 205.

Planning Commissioners discussed screening and adjacent land uses, future
thoroughfare plans for the area, access to utilities, and site functions.Members requested that the location of
proposed curb cuts be examined by the Traffic Engineer.On-site storage of gasoline was also
discussed, and the Planning Commission noted that any tank would be
subjectto fire prevention code
regulations.They also noted that the
solidwaste dumpster

had been provided, the applicant has proposed additional parking if
necessary, and a lighting plan is being prepared.

It was moved by Slicker and seconded by Kozakiewicz to recommend approval
of Site Plan No. 205 to the City Council, contingent on conditions specified in
Staff Report SP205 being addressed, the curb cut locations being approved by
the municipal Traffic Engineer, and the Fire Department approving placement of
the proposed gas tank.

In discussing the motion, Member Senesac offered an opinion that while he
supports the proposed project, the contingencies as presented placed a
significant burden on staff to ensure compliance.

Vote on the motion:

YEAS:Baker, Geisler, Kozakiewicz,
Rapanos, Slicker, Wieland

NAYS:Senesac, Garner

ABSENT:Lind

7.Communications.

None.

8.Report of
the Chairman.

No report was given.

9.Report of the Planning Director.

Jon Lynch provided the Commission with an update of City Council
activity. He also noted that on April 9th the City Council will
receive the Planning Commission recommendation on Site Plan No. 202 and conduct
public hearings on Zoning Petitions 472, 473, and 474.

On April 24th the Planning Commission agenda will include for
action Site Plan No. 204 (Taco Bell).

Finally, Mr. Lynch requested that members bring their calendars to the
next meeting so a future work session date could be discussed.

10.Adjourn.

Adjournment at approximately 9:15 p.m. was moved by Baker and seconded by
Slicker, and unanimously approved.